CNC Machinist and Operator

JOB SUMMARY

Prince Industries is currently seeking CNC machinists in our lathe, swiss, and milling departments in Carol Stream, IL. This position operates CNC machinery, secondary equipment, and grinders to create metallic and nonmetallic workpieces.

Machines we operate:

• Mazak, Mori Seiki - Lathe/Turning
• Eurotech - Turning/Swiss Technique/Bar Feeder
• Haas - Vertical Milling
• Makino, Mazak - Horizontal Milling

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform machine operation and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Understand how to adjust work offsets.
• Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
• Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers to meet production needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a CNC Machining
• Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on different machinery
• Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to learn new skills within the field of CNC Operations
• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
• Fluent English speaking required.
• Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
• Basic computer skills required in order to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
• Ability to read and use calipers and micrometers to measure parts in production.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Pay: $22 - $26 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• PTO days and 9 paid national holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement

* We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicant can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )